Department of Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science is a community of scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, research, and service. It strives for excellence in teaching and offers a modern curriculum leading to an undergraduate degree in computer science. It considers the use of experiential education, including project-based software development and internships, to be essential for effective learning. The department is committed to preparing its students for careers in the emerging knowledge-based economy and helping them become life-long learners.
The department seeks to enrich the learning environment through the active professional development of its faculty. The department is committed to providing leadership in the use of emerging computer and communication technologies both on campus and in the surrounding region. The department regularly sponsors lectures and other activities to enrich the academic life of the campus and the community at-large.
News and events

UNCW CSC Faculty Part of $2 Million Initiative to Boost NC's Cybersecurity Education, Research
UNCW to Offer New Programs in Cybersecurity and Intelligent Systems Engineering
Computer Science is searching for two new faculty positions:
Spring 2022 Events:
- March 2: Virtual Career & Internship Fair, register via Handshake
- April 8 & 9: Carolinas Women in Computing Conference
- "Take 5 with Laurie Patterson: CWIC Conference" on the CWIC Conference